The recording may be a bit quiet from all the wind but I heard it so clearly I almost thought it was a recording. Except that makes no sense.
We believe she was trying to lead us away from a nest. She kept scurrying away in front of us, neither flying nor vanishing into the tall grass on either side. Along the Orange Trail at Raven Run. (The silvery spot behind her in the second photo is a spiderweb.)
Single Quail. Calling for a mate. Long distance photo. Bird is in deep shade.
Called as well - unmistakeable. Naturalized or released for hunting?